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Putin, Zelenskyy rally troops with war poised for new phase

Putin, Zelenskyy rally troops with war poised for new phase

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited command posts of his forces fighting in Ukraine for the second time in two months, officials said Tuesday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his latest trip near the front
Fighting rages in Sudan hours after cease-fire was to begin

Fighting rages in Sudan hours after cease-fire was to begin

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Fighting raged in Sudan on Tuesday hours after an internationally brokered truce was supposed to have come into effect, as forces loyal to dueling generals battled for key locations in the capital and accused each other of viol
States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are increasingly looking to restrict access to a powerful animal tranquilizer showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.
Corruption trial begins for man who almost beat DeSantis

Corruption trial begins for man who almost beat DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Democrat who nearly beat Republican Gov.
Montreal-area mayor discloses being sex-assault victim of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel

Montreal-area mayor discloses being sex-assault victim of ex-PQ member Harold LeBel

MONTREAL — The mayor of a Montreal suburb publicly revealed herself Tuesday as the victim of ex-Parti Québécois legislator Harold LeBel, who was sentenced to eight months in prison after sexually assaulting her in 2017 when they were both PQ members.
CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents

CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents

The Yukon government is urging Canada's telecommunications regulator to ensure northern residents have access to the same internet service quality as the rest of the country at comparable rates.

Iowa's Senate advances bill to loosen child labor laws

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in Iowa's Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday that would allow minors to work longer hours and work in currently banned roles, like serving alcohol at restaurants, the Des Moines Register reported.
U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'

U.S. crackdown on fentanyl trade underway as Canada vows 'public health approach'

WASHINGTON — A new front in America's war on drugs is opening up — and Canada has a seat at the strategy table.
US charges 4 Americans, 3 Russians in election discord case

US charges 4 Americans, 3 Russians in election discord case

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Four Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization have been charged along with three Russians with conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S.
Ontario Science Centre to move to Ontario Place in Toronto

Ontario Science Centre to move to Ontario Place in Toronto

TORONTO — The Ontario Science Centre will be moving to a revamped Ontario Place on Toronto's waterfront Premier Doug Ford unveiled plans Tuesday for the next stage of a redeveloped Ontario Place that includes the new location for the science centre,
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